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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.85, 10,414.82 and 2,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.85, 10,414.82 and 2,012.56 is: 3,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.85 : 10,414.82 = 2,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.85/10,414.82 = 2,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.85x = 10,414.82 × 2,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.85x = 20,960,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960,450.14/6,942.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.00

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